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slouch Definition

slouch (slo̵uc̸h)

noun

    1. a person who is awkward or lazy
    2. Informal a person who is incompetent: usually with a negative she's no slouch at golf
    1. a drooping or bending forward of the head and shoulders
    2. slovenly posture in general
  1. a hanging down or drooping, as of a hat brim

Etymology: < ? dial. slouk, a lazy fellow < ON slōkr < slōka, to hang down, droop < IE *(s)leug-, var. of base *(s)leu-, to hang limply > slug, sleet

intransitive verb

  1. to sit, stand, walk, etc. in a slouch
  2. to droop, as a hat brim

transitive verb

to cause to slouch

slouch Synonyms

slouch

n.

bungler, incompetent, bumbler, sluggard; see failure 2.

no slouch

expert, professional, successful person; see success 3.

slouch Synonyms

slouch

v.

droop, stoop, lounge, slump; see bow 1, loaf 1.

slouch Usage Examples

Object

  • hat: His particularly luminous eyes glare fiercely under a black slouched hat.
  • position: Keep your back as straight as possible - avoid bolt upright or slouching positions.
  • shuffling: Usually the trolley people are the most miserable people imaginable: shoulders slouching, feet shuffling.

Preposition: on

  • sofa: For instance, eating meals very quickly whilst slouched on the sofa or floor can make indigestion much worse.
  • guitar: We also find that Mr Kilminster is no slouch on guitar with a great solo toward the end of the track.
  • chair: It brings instant relief for all who suffer back pain from unconsciously slouching on fishing chairs, boat seats or on an aircraft.
  • couch: What can happen is that you become trapped thinking erratically about work tasks as you slouch on the couch.

Adjective modifier

old: Well, you WOULD be a nice old slouch of a hermit.

Modifies a noun

hat: Then roll up from the ribbed bottom to create a " slouch hat " being slightly large gave it a slouchy comfy fit.

Converse of object

  • do: Be aware of your body language, do not slouch in the chair.
  • ai: It ain't no slouch of a name to spell right off without studying.

Modifying Another Word

  • still: We were shown the bodies of two elderly women, still slouched in their wheelchairs.
  • back: Slouching even further back, he nods almost vigorously.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • around: What I do sense is that some new Rough Beast Operating System is even now slouching around in Silicon Valley.
  • down: Alternatively, try wearing leg warmers with a denim mini, slouched down over trainers for a funky urban look.
  • over: Sora slouched over, walked to the raft, and grabbed some rope and a log.

Preposition: in

  • chair: Be aware of your body language, do not slouch in the chair.
  • department: Would it be enough - LBS are no slouches in the batting department.
  • front: Slouching in front of the computer or telly can effectively switch off your back muscles.
  • area: Slouching in the upper thoracic area is the commonest cause of neck pain.

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